Desperate job seekers are abandoning the idea of a ‘dream job’—but an economist warns bosses about what could happen next

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As companies slow hiring and job growth stalls, many Americans feel lucky just to have a job. 

A new survey from ZipRecruiter Economic Research reports that many new hires are taking pay cuts and not negotiating compensation. While a majority say they would leave their roles for higher pay, opportunities to do so seem scarce.